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May 23, 2023 · August 23 marks the feast day of St. Rose of Lima — the first saint canonized from the New World. The Peruvian lived a simple, austere and penitential life of consecration to God, marked by mysticism, prayer and service to the poor. Although only 31 years old at the time of her death, she left a mark with her reputation of holiness that ...
4 days ago · Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP. Caroline Perkins, August 22, 2023 — 2 minutes read. From a young age, Saint Rose of Lima displayed a profound devotion to God. To an outsider, her faith may seem intimidating, but her love for Jesus continues to influence Catholics around the world today.
Aug 23, 2022 · (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617) Saint Rose of Lima’s Story. The first canonized saint of the New World has one characteristic of all saints—the suffering of opposition—and another characteristic which is more for admiration than for imitation—excessive practice of mortification.
St. Rose of Lima. Rose of Lima has a special claim on our interest for she has the honor of being the first person born in the Western Hemisphere to be canonized by the Church. Only a little more than half a century before her birth, the fabulous land of Peru had been discovered and seized for Spain by the explorer Francisco Pizarro.
1586–1617. Patron Saint of the Americas, Peru, embroiderers, florists, gardeners, needleworkers, and people ridiculed for their piety. Invoked against vanity and self-love. Canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. Liturgical Color: White. Quote: Lord, increase my sufferings, and with them increase Your love in my heart….
Saint Rose of Lima (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617), known as Santa Rosa (de Lima) in Spanish, was the first person born in the Americas to be canonized as a Catholic saint. Born in Lima, Peru, in 1586, she took the name of Rose at her confirmation in 1597.
Apr 24, 2024 · On August 23, the church celebrates the first saint of the New World, St. Rose of Lima. Isabel Flores de Oliva was born in Lima, Peru on April 30, 1586, daughter of Gaspar Flores and Maria de Oliva.
